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It’s the last Thursday in May, and that means it’s the last Collection Highlight that doubles as a sneak peak at the UMFA’s Timeline celebrating Art is 100. But I have some good news: that Timeline is on view in our cafe right now! Come in and follow the story of the UMFA– the bonus is that by the time you’ve reached the end, you’re at the counter, and can order a latte. Now, without further ado, let’s learn a little […]

My favorite thing about the #throwbackthursday highlights from the Timeline that we’ve been doing on the blog this month is getting to see things from the perspective of different museum employees. And today brings both a very special piece from our collection and a touching remembrance of an incredible man and donor, as recalled by Luke Kelly, our Curator of Antiquities. Chinese Imperial Vase with Bats and Clouds written by Luke Kelly, Curator of Antiquities The most iconic piece of Chinese porcelain that has […]

This month the UMFA will play proud host to the Art is 100 Gala (Thursday, May 29th) and we could not be more excited. At this year’s gala, the UMFA will celebrate Art is 100 and the enormous range of creative voices on this great campus. This event is the centerpiece of the UMFA’s yearlong celebration of a century of collecting great art on the University of Utah campus. There has been a long history of fabulous parties at the UMFA, from SMAC […]

There is a hum of activity this week as work on the Timeline (to be posted in the cafe in the coming weeks) heats up. As was alluded to in previous posts, the Timeline will map major moments in the history of the UMFA, and today’s guest post touches on a real treasure. When this piece entered the collection, it put the UMFA in a celebratory mood: thanks to the generosity of Val A. Browning, the people of Utah gained access […]

Welcome to #ThrowbackThursday with the UMFA! Every Thursday for the month of May, we’re exploring pieces in our collection that either mark UMFA milestones, or exemplify something special about the museum. Some staff members have been kind enough to offer some of their thoughts about these pieces. Next up, Ali Monjar explores how UMFA visitors connect to one of our most beloved paintings. James T. Harwood’s Preparations for Dinner written by Ali Monjar, Volunteer and Docent Tour Coordinator James T. […]

To celebrate Art is 100 (100 years of collecting art on campus), the UMFA will be installing a timeline in our cafe that features some of our most important moments. Many of these milestones are marked by works of art as they entered our collection, and each Thursday for the month of May, members of the UMFA staff will act as guest bloggers, exploring one of these highlights; together we will throwback to examine some of these fantastic pieces. Roman Season Sarcophagus written by Virginia […]

One of my favorite recurring features on this blog is the Collection Highlight, which presents a chance to examine more closely a specific work in the museum’s collection. With all the pieces in the collection, any chance to pause and get to know something a little better is a real treat. I decided to let a rather random process dictate how I found something to highlight this time: I simply went to our collection database and vowed to learn what […]